NEWS & PRESS


Community Foundation President and CEO Nicole Sherard-Freeman discusses collaboration, regionalism on WJR’s ‘Focus Show’

Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan President and CEO Nicole Sherard-Freeman recently joined guest host Ryan Goldberg, CEO of Dearborn Federal Credit Union, for an episode of WJR’s the “Focus Show,”...

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Nicole Sherard-Freeman speaks with WDIV following ‘Pancakes & Politics: Moving Our Region Forward’ event

Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan President and CEO Nicole Sherard-Freeman joined WDIV Local 4 for a conversation following the Michigan Chronicle’s “Pancakes & Politics” March forum. This month’s event was...

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Community Foundation team connects with nonprofit leaders and policymakers at the Mackinac Policy Conference

The Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan attended the 2025 Mackinac Policy Conference, hosted by the Detroit Regional Chamber, from May 27-30. During the annual convening on Mackinac Island, our team...

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Trust and Integrity

Throughout his lifetime, Simmons worked with his estate planning attorney to ensure that his charitable giving would continue after his passing. He named the Community Foundation as a charitable beneficiary...

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Operational Excellence

Alternatives For Girls — a Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan endowed fund partner — empowers homeless and at-risk young women by providing critical interventions....

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Leading Change

The Community Foundation recently made a $75,000 grant from its Community Health Endowment Fund to help organizations raise awareness among older adults about the resources and services available to help...

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Innovation

During 2023, the New Economy Initiative assisted 4,739 companies and made $5.5 million in grants to 39 grantee partners, including Centrepolis....

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Collaboration

The Michigan Justice Fund creates welcoming spaces where stakeholders can share their experiences and ideas in order to build an effective criminal legal reform movement in our state. ...

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Activism Meets Philanthropy

LGBTQ+ activist Schuett transformed personal hardship into a lifelong mission of advocacy and philanthropy. Her partnership with the Community Foundation continues to inspire lasting change, building a stronger, more inclusive...

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Honoring JoAnn Chávez: A Beacon of Leadership and Philanthropy

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with the Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan as we honor JoAnn Chávez, a trailblazing corporate leader and advocate for the Hispanic community. Learn about her inspiring...

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